Family Fun: Six Local Spots for Explorers of All Ages in Cheltenham

Join your host, Solomon Prescott, for Episode 14: Family Fun in Cheltenham. In this episode, we visit six destinations around town where families can explore, play and discover — each with a working website (or trusted listing) and address so you can easily plan your next outing. Expect green spaces, hands‑on museums, indoor activity hubs and charming walks that make a day out memorable for kids and grown‑ups alike. Places featured: Pittville Park Website: visitcheltenham.com/things‑to‑do/activities/activities‑for‑kids Address: Pittville Park, Cheltenham GL52 3AA Highlights: A large ornamental park with a boating lake, children’s play areas (including an aviary), plenty of green space for kite‑flying or picnicking, and relaxing walks for the whole family. Sandford Parks Lido Website: sandfordparkslido.org.uk Address: Keynsham Road, Cheltenham GL53 7PU Highlights: A historic heated outdoor swimming pool complex with children’s pool, paddling pool and lawn areas — ideal on warmer days or for water‑based fun with the family. The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum Website: cheltenhammuseum.org.uk Address: Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT Highlights: A family‑friendly cultural stop offering art, local history exhibits, workshops and space to explore indoors — perfect for rainy days or curious young minds. The Brewery Quarter (Family Activities Zone) Website: cheltenhamrocks.co.uk Address: Henrietta Street, Cheltenham GL50 4FA Highlights: A modern entertainment hub featuring adventure mini‑golf, escape rooms, bowling and other active fun under one roof — great for energetic kids and teens. Holst Victorian House Website: visitcheltenham.com/things-to-do/activities/activities-for-kids Address: 5 Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT Highlights: The birthplace of composer Gustav Holst, this Victorian home has interactive displays, family‑friendly tours and a chance to explore a piece of Cheltenham’s musical heritage. The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (Station: Cheltenham Racecourse / Nearby Stop) Website: gwsr.com Address: Cheltenham Racecourse Station, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham GL51 8SH (approx) Highlights: A heritage steam train experience through the Cotswolds, offering scenic family‑friendly rides, themed events and a sense of adventure that appeals to all ages.